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SL Navy instructed to prevent illegal entry of Indian fishermen and combat drug trafficking

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has been directed to take all necessary measures to prevent unauthorised entry of Indian fishermen into Sri Lankan territorial waters and to intensify efforts t... Read More


Ruhunu Kataragama elephant Vasana's tusk partially broken

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- A portion of the right tusk of Vasana, the elephant belonging to the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, has broken off, temple authorities confirmed today. Basnayake Nilame of the ... Read More


MPs' requests for security to be forwarded to National Security Council: Acting IGP

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya said steps will be taken to refer the requests made for security by Members of Parliament to the National Security Council for consideration. He ... Read More


Past irregularities hinder intermediate grade admissions, new circular soon: Secretary

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The main reason for many admission requests for intermediate grades cannot be accepted is due to irregular admissions in the past. As a result, some classes now have more than 50 ... Read More


SJB organiser Ashoka Sepala Anagipura resigns

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Ashoka Sepala Anagipura, the Co- Electoral Organiser of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for the Nuwara Eliya District and former Mayor of the Lidula Urban Council in Talawakelle,... Read More


Malini Fonseka's remains at NFC for public tribute

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The remains of veteran actress Malini Fonseka have been brought to the National Film Corporation for the public to pay their final respects. The body lies in state at the Tharang... Read More


Daniel Noboa sworn in as Ecuador's new president

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Daniel Noboa, who won Ecuador's presidential runoff election on April 13, took the oath of office for the 2025-2029 term in a ceremony at the National Assembly in the capital Quit... Read More


Delayed decisions cause for drug shortages: Health Minister

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Delays in procurement decisions during 2024 have led to current shortages of essential medicines in Sri Lanka, said Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa. The Minister revealed that ... Read More


Police CCTV cameras to detect vehicles emitting excessive smoke

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A discussion was held at the Motor Transport Department (DMT) auditorium on the use of police CCTV cameras to detect vehicles emitting excessive smoke and to take formal action ag... Read More


Police to get enhanced access to DMT database to streamline issuing of fines

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- In a significant step toward modernising traffic law enforcement, the Police Department is to be granted enhanced access to the data system of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT... Read More